Tacos have and always will be a staple  of Mexican-American culture

Modern Traditional Mexican & Spanish Cuisine

Let us bring you our distinctive twist

Discover the ultimate fusion of modern Mexican and Spanish cuisine, enhanced with an endless selection of top-shelf, handcrafted cocktails that perfectly complement every dish. Whether you’re a gluten-free vegan or a carnivore, our menu offers something to satisfy every palate. No need to travel far to experience the epitome of fine dining – it’s right here in historic downtown Lake Elsinore, complete with exceptional service that will make you feel like upper-class royalty.

MUNCHIES

Taco Tuesday 2pm to close 

tacos – 3.50 | Tecate can – 4

GF. Gluten-Free designated menu items do not contain gluten but are cooked in a kitchen that contains gluten. VEG. Vegetarian  la-unica-barrio-cocina-y-tequila-vegan-optionsVegan plant based.

CLASSIC GUACAMOLE GF • V

Avocado | Cilantro | Tomato | Lime |
Add Grasshoppers | Queso Fresco + 6 

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ESQUITE GF • VEG

Grilled Corn | Mayo | | Queso Fresco | Chile | Lime | Cilantro
• Optional la-unica-barrio-cocina-y-tequila-vegan-options 

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QUESO FUNDIDO • GF

Melted Menonita Cheese Pork Longaniza 

Served with Hand Made Corn Tortillas 

• Optional la-unica-barrio-cocina-y-tequila-vegan-options 

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BAJA SHRIMP (3)

Battered Shrimp | Pico de Gallo | Cabbage | Homemade Chipotle Dressing

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 NACHOS • GF

Homemade Tortilla Chips | Melted Oaxaca Cheese | Refritos | Carne Asada | Pico de Gallo | Guacamole | Pickled Jalapeños | Mexican Cream (Optional la-unica-barrio-cocina-y-tequila-vegan-optionsJackfruit Tinga | Cashew Cream) 

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EMPANADAS BAJA (3)

Tuna | Chihuahua Cheese | Onions | Olives | Capers | Tomatoes
• Served with Chimichurri • 

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SOPES AL PASTOR (2) • GF

Thick Tortilla | Refritos | Marinated Adobo Pork | Pickled Onions | Queso Fresco | Mexican Cream 

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PLANT BASED

HERBIVORE GF • V

Jackfruit Tinga | Refritos | Pickled Jicama y Carrots  | Wet Salsa Verde | Cashew Creama | Parmesan (Sub Soyrizo) 

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ENMOLADAS GF • V

 Mole | Soyrizo & Potato | Cashew Creama | Parmesan | Black Beans 

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POTATO TAQUITOS (3) GF • V  

Guacamole | Queso Fresco | Cashew Cream | Cilantro | Black Beans | Spanish Rice 

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TOFU FAJITAS GF • V

Roasted Peppers & Onions | Refritos | Spanish Rice | Corn Tortillas | Pico de Gallo | Guacamole | Parmesan 

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SOPES JACKFRUIT TINGA (2) GF • V

Thick Tortilla | Refritos | Jackfruit Chipotle Chile Adobo | Pickled Onions | Parmesan | Cashew Creama 

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MARISCOS

WHOLE MAIN LOBSTER GF 

Open Face Butter & Toasty Garlic | Refritos | Rice Flour Tortilla
• Served Thursday – Sunday • 

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CAMARONES  A LA DIABLA GF

Wild Mexican Shrimp | Chile de Árbol Chipotle Sauce | Cilantro | Chimichurri Rice | Corn Tortillas 

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CAMARONES AL MOJO AJO GF

Wild Mexican Shrimp Butter & Toasty Garlic | Parsley | Chimichurri Rice | Corn Tortillas 

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RAW BAR

SHRIMP CEVICHE GF

Lime | Cucumber | Red Onions | Cilantro | Tomatoes | Avocado 

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SHRIMP COCKTAIL GF

Stock Broth with Tomato | Cucumber | Red Onions | Avocado (add Octopus + 4) 

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OCTOPUS & SHRIMP AGUACHILE GF

Chile Piquin | Red Onion | Habanero | Lime | Cilantro | Mint 

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BURRO

MI VERDE BURRITO

Diced & Simmered Pork in Jalapeño | Chile Tomatillo Puree | Refritos | Oaxacan Cheese | Wet Salsa Verde | Mexican Cream 

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OG BURRITO

Beef Barbacoa | Refritos | Oaxacan Cheese | Dry Chile Tomato Sauce | Mexican Cream 

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GF. Gluten-Free designated menu items do not contain gluten but are cooked in a kitchen that contains gluten. VEG. Vegetarian  la-unica-barrio-cocina-y-tequila-vegan-optionsVegan plant based.

TACOS

*Fresh Organic Maiz Tortillas*
A Mexican Innovation, mix, match & enjoy 3 for 18
• Optional sub lettuce for tortillas

CARNE ASADA • GF

Flank Steak | Onion | Cilantro | Cream of Guacamole | Salsa Tomatillo 

CHICKEN MOLE • GF • 1

Spanish rice | Chicken Breast in Mole Sauce | Pickled Onions | Sesame Seeds | Mexican 

CARNITAS • GF

Traditionally Simmering Pork | Salsa Tomatillo | Cilantro | Pickled Onion | Creamy Guacamole 

BARBACOA • GF

Tender Beef | Cilantro | Pickled Onions | Grilled Panela Cheese 

BAJA FISH + 1

Battered Alaskan Cod | Cilantro Aioli | Pico de Gallo Cabbage 

FILET MIGNON GF + 3

Marinated Filet Mignon | Avocado | Salsa Chimichurri Mexicana 

GOBERNADOR • GF +2

Wild Mexican Shrimp | Melted Cheese |  Tomatoes | Poblano Pepper | Onions 

PORK AL PASTOR • GF

Seasoned with Chilies and Pineapple | Avocado | Cilantro | Pickled Onions | Salsa Tomatillo 

WILD BLACKENED SWORDFISH • GF • +3

Pico de Gallo Cabbage | Guacamole | Pineapple 

JACKFRUIT TINGA • GF • VEG

Chipotle Adobo | Pickled Jicama & Carrot | Avocado | Queso Fresco • Optional la-unica-barrio-cocina-y-tequila-vegan-options

FLORA

Grilled Panela Cheese | Garlic Mushroom | Corn | Cilantro

AGUACATE FRITO • VEG

Battered Avocado | Pico de Gallo Cabbage | Chipotle Sauce | Queso Fresco • Optional la-unica-barrio-cocina-y-tequila-vegan-options 

PLATES

CHILAQUILES • GF

MADE PERFECT
Mexican Cream | Queso Fresco | (Add Sunny- Side-Eggs – 4) • Optional la-unica-barrio-cocina-y-tequila-vegan-options 

ROJOS
Tomato-Smoked Chile de Árbol Salsa 

EL VERDE
Jalapeño Chile Tomatillo Purée 

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MARKET CHILE RELLENO • VEG

Hand Picked Poblano Pepper | Oaxacan Cheese | Roasted Tomato Sauce | Mexican Cream | Rice | Refritos | Queso Fresco

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MOLE POBLANO • GF 

Airline Chicken | Dry Chiles | Oaxaca | Chocolate & Herd | Sesame Seeds | Spanish Rice | Corn Tortillas 

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CARNITAS • GF

Slow Cooked Pork | Guacamole | Pico de Gallo | Pickled Onions | Refritos | Cotija Cheese | Corn Tortillas 

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CHILE VERDE  • GF

Diced & Simmered Pork in Jalapeño Chile | Tomatillo Puree | Refritos | Spanish Rice | Corn Tortillas 

22

ENCHILADAS MEXICANAS • GF

Corn Tortillas Stuffed with your choice | Dry Chile Tomato Sauce | Queso Fresco | Mexican Cream | with Rice & Refritos:GF  Barbacoa | Chicken | Chihuahua Cheese
WILD MEXICAN SHRIMP 20

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FAJITAS • GF

Roasted Peppers & Onion | Rice | Refritos | Corn Tortillas | Pico de Gallo | Guacamole | Queso Fresco :GF
WILD MEXICAN SHRIMP 28
FILET MIGNON 36
NEW YORK STEAK 32
CHICKEN BREAST 22

SWEET TREATS

CHURROS

Street Snack Stuffed with Dulce de Leche | Dusted Cinnamon & Sugar served with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 

8

SPANISH FLAN

Egg Custard | Caramel Top Served with
Whipped Cream 

8

GREENS

ADD PROTEIN

CHICKEN BREAST 7.50
SHRIMP 10
SWORDFISH 12

ORIGINAL TIJUANA CAESAR

Romaine and Baby Kale Mix | Ribboned  Parmesan | Pepitas | Heirloom Cherry  Tomatoes | Jumbo Parmesan Crisp 

13

ENSALADA FRESCA 

Baby Mix Greens | Jicama | Cotija | Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes | Roasted Corn | Avocado | Cilantro Vinaigrette 

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GF. Gluten-Free designated menu items do not contain gluten but are cooked in a kitchen that contains gluten. VEG. Vegetarian  la-unica-barrio-cocina-y-tequila-vegan-optionsVegan plant based.

THIRST QUENCHERS

Made in House Daily – 4 Tia Chuy Horchata
Mexican Coke | Squirt | Topo Chico – 4
Hawaii Alkaline Water – 6 

WHAT WE ARE DRINKING

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UP IN SMOKE

Mezcal Blanco | Lemon Juice | Egg White | Cane Syrup | Bitters 

PURPLE RAIN

Fresh Blackberries | Lemon Juice | Cane Syrup | Elderflower Liqueur | Vodka 

TIJUANA ZEBRA MULE

Tequila Reposado | Lime | Basil | Blackberrys Fever Tree Ginger Beer 

OLD FASHION

Bourbon Whiskey | Cane Syrup | Bitters | Orange Twist | Maraschino Cherrie 

SNAKE BITE

Hibiscus Syrup | Bourbon Whiskey | Patron Citronge | Lemon Juice 

FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR

Aged Rum | Fernet | Cream de Cacao | Heavy Cream Slap | Horchata 

OPEN Every Day

Mon – Thur:  11:00am – 9pm
Fri: 11:00am – 10pm
Sat:  11:00am – 10pm
Sun 10:00am – 9pm

Established in 1974.

La Unica opened its doors in June, 1974. A family-owned business, 2014 marks the 40th anniversary. Modern take on traditional Mexican & Spanish cuisine. Nothing but Top-Shelf craft cocktails. Located in historic downtown  City of Lake Elsinore. 110 N. Main st. 92530.